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Escalating Violence in Sudan's Kordofan Region Leaves Dozens Dead

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The killing of civilians by parties to the conflict in Sudan's Kordofan region has continued unabated, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, condemning the violence and alarming over reports of an impending escalation of hostilities. The conflict has already left a trail of destruction and suffering, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The situation in North Darfur, North Kordofan, and other areas has created a dire humanitarian situation, with UNICEF reporting that the death toll from recent attacks has climbed to at least 450 victims, including 35 children.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, has verified the deaths of at least 60 civilians at the hands of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan's Bara locality since 10 July, with civil society groups estimating the toll may be as high as 300.
  • Airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) between 10 and 14 July reportedly killed at least 23 civilians and injured more than 30 in two villages in West Kordofan.
  • On 17 July, 11 members of a single family were killed in another SAF airstrike in Bara, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians.
  • The RSF is mobilizing for an offensive on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, which could further aggravate the risks to civilians and the humanitarian situation.
  • The UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, has condemned the targeting of children, with 35 children killed and dozens injured in recent attacks.
  • The conflict has already wrought untold suffering on the Sudanese people, with a dire humanitarian situation and widespread destruction.

Statistics:

  • At least 630 civilians have been killed since 10 July, according to the UNHCHR.
  • The death toll from recent attacks has climbed to at least 450 victims, with 35 children killed, according to UNICEF.
  • Over 30 civilians were injured in two villages in West Kordofan due to SAF airstrikes between 10 and 14 July.
  • The RSF has reportedly raided multiple villages in North Kordofan, leaving behind widespread destruction and looted homes.
  • The conflict has already last more than two years, with no resolution in sight.

Sources:

  • Volker Trk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • UNICEF
  • Sudan Tribune
  • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Catherine Russell

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